HIST-3150 History of Ancient Warfare–Fa 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the history of ancient and medieval warfare and will cover important conflicts such as the Theban Wars with Sparta, the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, and the Hundred Years War between England and France. We will also connect the history of battles and campaigns with their political, intellectual, economic, and cultural contexts. While presenting a broad survey of centuries of armed conflict, our course will also focus at times on key individuals and turning points. This course is repeatable. (odd years) HIST-3160 History of Modern Warfare–Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the history of modern warfare and will cover the major wars around the globe, the evolution of military technologies, the experiences of soldiers across time, and more. We will also connect the history of battles and campaigns with the political, intellectual, economic, technological, and cultural contexts that influenced it. While presenting a birds-eye view of roughly five hundred years of armed conflict, our course will also zoom in at times on key individuals and turning points, practicing biblical integration as we analyze historical actors' complicated lives and choices. This course is repeatable. (odd years) HIST-3200 History and Politics of Latin America–Fa 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments that have shaped contemporary Latin America. May be credited to geography, history, international studies, or political science. Crosslisted with GEO, HIST, INTL, and POLS. (odd years) HIST-3210 History and Politics of East Asia–Fa 3 hours This course provides an overview of the major historical, political, economic, and social developments of China (Taiwan), Japan, and the two Koreas (South Korea and North Korea). May be credited to geography, history, international studies, or political science. Crosslisted with GEO, HIST, INTL, and POLS. (even years) HIST-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East–Sp 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. Crosslisted with GEO, HIST, INTL, and POLS. HIST-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe–Sp 3 hours This course will cover the development of Western European history and politics from approximately the year 1900 to the present. Concentration will be on the great European powers, but will include the smaller states. The political, economic, and social histories of the nations of Europe will be covered, as well as several macro-European issues. Crosslisted with GEO, HIST, INTL, and POLS. (even years) HIST-3310 American Church History–Sp 3 hours A survey of major trends, ideas and individuals in the history of the Church in America from the 1600s to the present, including the theological roots of American theology. Special attention will be given to the Puritans, Jonathan Edwards, the rise of the Social Gospel and theological liberalism. Crosslisted with BTHT. (odd years) HIST-3400 History of American Foreign Policy–Fa 3 hours American statesmen have defended the principles of their government and the rights of American citizens in a world of empires and nation-states. This course provides an overview of controversies over independence and imperialism, modern tyranny and regime change, which have marked U.S. foreign policy from the founding to the present day. Crosslisted with INTL and POLS. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture. (even years) HIST-3710 3 hours History of Political Thought I: Ancient Through Medieval–Fa Study of the development of political thought in the ancient and early medieval era with special attention given to the works of Plato and Aristotle. Course may also explore topics in political philosophy. Crosslisted with HIST and POLS. HIST-3720 3 hours History of Political Thought II: Modern and Contemporary–Sp Study of the development of political thought in the late medieval era and modern era with special attention given to the works of Thomas Hobbes and Friedrich Nietzsche. Course may also explore topics in political philosophy. Crosslisted with HIST and POLS. Prerequisite: Major or minor in economics, history, or political science or permission of instructor. HIST-3730 American Political Thought–Sp 3 hours Survey and examination of the course of political thought in the American colonies and the United States from the 1600s to current times. Includes special attention to American Founders and the rise of political liberalism in the thought of Woodrow Wilson. Crosslisted with POLS and HIST. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture. (even years) HIST-3750 Social Movements–Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. Crosslisted with HIST and SOC. HIST-4050 Diplomacy of the Major Powers–Sp 3 hours Examines diplomatic relations among the world’s most powerful nations, focusing on 20th century diplomacy and the future of international relations in the 21st century. Crosslisted with HIST, INTL, and POLS. Prerequisite: POLS/INTL-3650 International Relations or permission of instructor. HIST-4440 Special Topics: History 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in social science and history that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. HIST-4500 Seminar–Fa, Sp 3 hours This course exposes students to the academic literature and major concepts in a historical field or subject in a seminar setting. The topic will vary by the professor’s expertise, but will be in some area of American history, European history, non-Western history, or the history of Christianity. HIST-4700 Research in History–Sp 3 hours All history majors are required to take HIST-4700, the senior capstone course. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. (Fee: $80) HIST-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in History Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Music History (HLMU) HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature–Sp,Su 3 hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses on art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn to listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-3120 Vocal Literature–Sp 3 hours Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of thoroughbass to the 21st century. Includes major repertoire in Italian, French, English, and German, along with important works in other languages. Analysis of song and aria scores will be complemented by recordings and live performance. Crosslisted with CLMU. (even years) 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 277 Course Descriptions HIST-3150 – HLMU-3120
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